Sun Microsystems SL500 manual Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly

Cartridge Handling Tasks

▼Remove a Cartridge from the Gripper Assembly

The hand assembly can be in any position when the library loses power. Before you can remove the cartridge, the hand assembly must be facing the front left arrays and aligned with an empty storage cell.

See “Open the Front Door (Without Power)” on page 316.

If the hand assembly is facing right:

1.Gently turn the hand to the left.

2.Slide the hand assembly along the rail until the gripper is positioned across from an empty storage cell and close to you.

3.Continue with the following steps.

If the hand assembly is facing left:

1.Turn the gripper belt (FIGURE 9-5) to extend the gripper until the release screw is accessible.

2.Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to turn the screw 1/4 turn clockwise until the cartridge is released.

3.Push the cartridge into a storage cell.

4.Gently push the gripper back into the hand.

5.Slide the hand assembly toward the back of the library.

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